Project 68 k10 LWB..aka "The Hulk"

[First c10]

Weekend Update!! Not Good!

Working on the rear brakes.... I rebuilt the 5 year old/brand new calipers but still have a leak from the center of the caliper piston. So I ordered another brand new set, A Red Powder Coated set. Hopefully this works because if it doesn't. I am going to go with a complete rear set up from Wilwood/Baer/SSBC or something like that!! but man $800+!!!

[First c10]

Well the brown truck dropped off my new rear Cadillac calipers yesterday. So this week I want to get the rear brakes completed! so I can at least move her under her own power!!
I also got my new steering wheel set in place. Just waiting on the horn wire/spring connector.

Now I need to change the shifter knob!

[First c10]

Brake problem update!

I have replaced my rear calipers and bleed the system 2 times still have a squishy pedal and no rear brakes.
I called Wilwood and they told me to bench bleed again. I did and noticed I don't have much flow out of the rear of the master cylinder port. so I pulled it off and UPS'ed it back to Wilwood so they could check it out. 2 week turn around they told me. Sucks as it is holding up stuff since I don't want to put sheet metal on until the brake system is correct.

[nsulacountry]

That sucks. Think you have a master cylinder issue?

CT

[First c10]

Originally Posted by nsulacountry

That sucks. Think you have a master cylinder issue?

CT

Yes I think I am not getting the volume and pressure to the rear. That is why I set it back. According to Wilwood it should have enough volume and pressure to support the rear calipers I’m using

[swamp rat]

Wonder if that master has the same type of valve as a stocker where it locks out and needs to be reset? when I did mine the valve locked out and I had to reset it to finish the bleeding. Worst part is I forgot how I did it

[First c10]

Hey mike. I think you are referring to the proportioning valve. I am using the wilwood adjustable. When I was bench bleeding I didn’t have the prop valve on so it should have had full flow. They received the MC yesterday so we will see what they say.
This is really holding up everything.

[First c10]

Hey guys an update on the brakes.
I received an email from Wilwood regarding the results of the MC testing. Of course they said everything was working within specs but they did find a small nick on the rear piston from side loading that shouldn’t make a difference. But I think it is suspect since they thought they should say something to me. Oh and they are NOT going to charge me to return ship it as they say they normally do.
I told a buddy of mine that I thought that they would fix the problem and send back to me saying all was good and they found no problems. I have a feeling the MC problem will not have a problem when I reinstall next week.

[First c10]

Well at least my paint guy is working on the truck this Independence Day!!
Painting the inside of the inner fender wells. Picture is the first coat of primer.

[7dee2]

Man, brake problems suck! Had our fair share with Ray but you gotta be able to stop that beautiful truck. Hopefully, this will be the last round.

[First c10]

Hey Brett nice to hear from you and I hope all is well!

MC should be deliver today and I will reinstall this weekend and see how she does....

I had a board member (notchbackgta) ask me about the connector I used on the glovebox light.

It is a computer connector kit I bought by accident a few years back. Off ebay for like 5 bucks I think.
It is a 3 wire connector I just used the outside 2 wires for the LED light and had to slice off the little grooves on the side for it to fit but worked great.

The knife has a 3-1/4" blade. its all I had at the time for a size reference.

[notchbackgta]

Thanks. That looks like it might be the connector for the floppy disc readers.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Thanks. That looks like it might be the connector for the floppy disc readers.

That is probably about right!

Painting up date!
I was able to get my doors, fenders, fender wells, and hinges/bolts/fender brackets in a booth yesterday! check out the pictures...

Brake update
I got the master cylinder back from Wilwood just have not had a chance to reinstall.
I did talk to ABS brake Inc. in Southern California about the push rod. They said that as soon as you touch the brake pedal the push rod should start to move towards the MC. My brake pedal had about a 1/2-3/4"" play(or dead space) before the push rod would move so I will adjust it before the install.

[First c10]

Here is a picture of the inner fender well. The underside I just left powder coated black.
Now we will let them sit before we install them!

[First c10]

Hey Guys Brake update!!!

Well I had a chance to bench bleed the MC. I actually bleed it like like 4 times over an hour to make sure all the air was out.

Adjusted the brake rod and installed the MC. With the help of my son we were able to pressure bleed each corner at a time starting with the farthest corner and after about 1 quart of Brake fluid the pedal is great!!! Stops on a dim!!!

With that complete were able to actually move the truck under its own power for the first time ever!!

first move of the truck video

Took a pic of it outside. Now time to put body panels on!!

[First c10]

Fender well on the passenger side installed loose.

I think they are going to look good!!!

[rgunlock]

That paint is looking great! Love that shade of blue. Glad to hear the new MC worked out.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

That paint is looking great! Love that shade of blue. Glad to hear the new MC worked out.

Thank you Gun!

I was able to start assembling the driver side. Took me over an hour to figure out the rubber dust shield between the doors and fenders. After that we got the doors and fender on. Now just a little tweaking but we are real close.

[DWilbur]

Looking good with painting the wheel wells and front fender installed.

[First c10]

Originally Posted by DWilbur

Looking good with painting the wheel wells and front fender installed.

Thank you David!

We were able to get the hood readjusted as I bought a set of Eddie Motorsports hood hinges. Had a little problem with getting the correct strength struts. Still not sure it’s right but it closes great and sits great when closed. I think a little weak but rather weaker then to strong with a aftermarket hood.
The hood was taken off and cleaned so it can painted Tuesday with the cowl and grill.
Cab will be together by next weekend hopefully.

[First c10]

Took a few pictures of the hood, cowl and the grill while in the booth. After I opened the door to the both I snapped a picture of the grill in the sun!!! Color pops!
I was able to get the cowl and hood on the truck but need to adjust the gaps. then get the grill installed.
A little closer to having the truck finished.

[swamp rat]

That looks really great!

[First c10]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

That looks really great!

Thank you mike. I hope your moving along on your truck this summer!


We got the the cab sheet metal installed and got the gaps about right. Still need to tighten up the driver lower fender gap. But all in all they look great. Especially since these were horrible from the factory. Hahaha

Here is a video of the truck out in the sun.

First time out in the sun

Here are a few pictures.....the last photo you can see the clouds in the hood!

[rgunlock]

Looking, and sounding great!

[mjensen]

Looks and sounds amazing!!! You may have posted this earlier, but what muffler are you running on that?